Understanding Fractions — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
If 2 out of 6 stars are shaded, the fraction is 62.
Corrected: If 2 out of 6 stars are shaded, the fraction is 26.
The corrected sentence is: "If 2 out of 6 stars are shaded, the fraction is 26.". The original sentence "If 2 out of 6 stars are shaded, the fraction is 62." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
2. Fix the sentence:
33 of a circle means none of it is shaded.
Corrected: 33 of a circle means all of it is shaded.
The corrected sentence is: "33 of a circle means all of it is shaded.". The original sentence "33 of a circle means none of it is shaded." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
3. Fix the sentence:
The fraction 14 means 1 whole divided into 3 parts.
Corrected: The fraction 14 means 1 whole divided into 4 parts.
The corrected sentence is: "The fraction 14 means 1 whole divided into 4 parts.". The original sentence "The fraction 14 means 1 whole divided into 3 parts." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. If 3 out of 8 balloons are red, the fraction of red balloons is 38.
3 out of 8 balloons are red, so the fraction is 38.
2. A shape split into 6 equal parts with 5 shaded shows 56.
5 shaded parts out of 6 equal parts is written as 56.
3. The fraction 44 equals 1 whole.
When the numerator equals the denominator, the fraction equals 1 whole (44 = 1).
4. In the fraction 710, the denominator is 10.
The denominator is the bottom number. In 710, the denominator is 10.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. 05 equals zero because no parts are shaded.
True False
The statement is true based on fraction concepts.
2. A fraction always represents less than 1 whole.
True False
The statement is false; check the fraction concept carefully.
3. 66 equals one whole.
True False
The statement is true based on fraction concepts.